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What does generous mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word generous? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous. [from 16th c.]
  2. Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
  3. Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
  4. (obsolete) Of noble birth. [16th-19th c.]
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When we are alienated or frustrated, we will never forget somebody's generous help.
The generous portion of shrimp was covered in a delicious spicy brown sauce and accompanied by a plain white bun.
Fred had a warm and generous nature, coloured by a certain eccentricity, and he loved the wild places of the world.
The reception rooms are generous in size and include a drawing room, dining room, sitting room and study.
For example, it is difficult to think of a more Scottish dish than haggis, but this was served with a generous ladle of Drambuie sauce.
Local businesses came up trumps once again with their generous gifts supporting the information centre.

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